Brett Rogers receives permission to contact family, returns to court in August

Former Strikeforce heavyweight Brett Rogers (11-3) isn’t yet in the clear, but he is again able to see his family.

In a Monday ruling in Dakota County, Minn., judge Rex Stacey modified a previously-issued no-contact order, allowing Rogers to contact his wife, Tiuana Rogers, via phone, email and text, as well as allowing the heavyweight to speak with his children and to meet with his family for counseling.

Rogers’ attorney, Murad M. Mohammad, believes the move is a positive sign as he and his client prepare for an Aug. 29 settlement conference.

“We are pleased with the progress we are making in Brett Rogers’ case,” Mohammad told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “The no-contact order with his wife was modified to allow contact, and his wife and kids are happy to know dad will be back soon. After Monday’s hearing, we are even more confident that Brett will be vindicated and that his life and family will be back together.”

Rogers was charged with three felonies and one gross misdemeanor him following an alleged June 26 altercation in Apple Valley, Minn., with his wife. Rogers, who in June competed in the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, allegedly strangled and punched his wife after reportedly admitting to drinking earlier in the night.

Following his arrest, Rogers was released from Strikeforce. However, the slugger has maintained his innocence throughout the legal process.

If a settlement is not reached in August, Rogers will face trial in September.

As MMAWeekly.com first reported, Rogers and his family were also recently issued a restraining order by a neighboring family. However, Mohammad said the incidents are unrelated and the new civil order has no bearing on Rogers’ criminal charges.
(Pictured: Brett Rogers)

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is probably the greatest female fighter on the planet, which is a tremendous feat. So why are we seemingly so obsessed with arguing about whether she could beat up men?